Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
A town of 301, settled in 1874.
Only 2 of the 53 West Virginia towns we compare have a lower typical home value than Gilbert. Gilbert has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Gilbert beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 451 in 1930, a peak of 874 in 1960, 333 in 2020. The archive holds 5 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 5 maps from 1912 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Gilbert, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
Ordered by what stands out in Gilbert.
Half commute less than 18 miles. Employers in Gilbert shed 78 jobs between 2013 and 2023, to 234. Only 13% of working residents stay in Gilbert for work; the rest commute out. In Gilbert, just over a fifth of residents live below the poverty line.
| Gilbert | West Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 22% | 16% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 20 minutes | 21 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $55,000 | $59,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 13% | 14% | 8% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Gilbert’s typical rent is $725 a month, against $878 a month in West Virginia’s towns and $1,185 a month across U.S. towns. For households in the town, the share who own their home is 57%.
| Gilbert | West Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 57% | 68% | 73% |
| Median rent | $725 a month | $878 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Federal aid has come to Gilbert households in 10 declared disasters; the latest was in 2025. Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 94% of U.S. communities. 37 flood insurance claims have been paid in the town since 1978. 86% of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Expect July afternoons of 86° and January nights of 25°, with about 15 inches of snow a winter.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Adults 35 to 64 are 46% of residents (38% statewide); people 65 and older are 16% of residents (21% statewide). Since 2020, Gilbert has lost 8.5% of its people, to 301 in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. A bachelor’s degree or higher: a quarter of adults 25 and older, vs 24% across West Virginia. 31% never finished high school.
| Gilbert | West Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 years | 42.2 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 25% | 29% | 29% |
41% women, 59% men
About 144 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±8.1 points). Across West Virginia, 50.1% of residents are women.
| Gilbert | WV | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 4.2% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 11% | 9.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 9.7% | 8.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 13% | 12% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 12% | 12% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 15.6% | 12.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 18.8% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 12% | 12.6% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 3.6% | 8.4% | 7% |
| No diploma | 30.7% | 10.7% | 10.4% |
| High school | 24.2% | 39.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 17.3% | 17.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 2.6% | 8.4% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 20.3% | 14.4% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 4.8% | 9.7% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 300, single groups can be off by several points
In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown. 3 crimes were reported in Gilbert in 2024: 2 property and 1 violent.
Gilbert is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
FBI crime data, 2024 · crimes reported to police
Among 62 West Virginia towns, just 4 have a higher share of adults who have been diagnosed with depression than Gilbert. 32% of Gilbert adults say their health is fair or poor. Two figures for adults in the town: 40% get no exercise outside work, 24% smoke cigarettes.
| Gilbert | West Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 17% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 32% | 25% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 24% | 18% | 14% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 24% | 19% |
| What stands out | Gilbert | WV |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 30.9% | 19.5% |
| More adults with COPD | 14.3% | 10.6% |
| More adults in fair or poor health | 31.6% | 25.4% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
0.4 miles of trail wind through 1 park or preserve. Parks and preserves in Gilbert: one, of 2 acres.
| Gilbert | West Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 0.3% | 2.5% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.4 miles per square mile | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Larry Joe Harless Community Center | 0.2 mi | 2 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
None within 15 miles of Gilbert; the nearest are
About 10 of every 100 Gilbert residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across West Virginia.
Where Gilbert’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
3 notable people were born in Gilbert.
Town in West Virginia, United States
Gilbert is a town in Mingo County, West Virginia, United States, along the Guyandotte River. The population was 333 at the 2020 census. Gilbert was incorporated in 1918 and named for Gilbert Creek, which derives its name from the name of an early traveler in the area who was killed by Native Americans. Gilbert is known nationwide for the Hatfield-McCoy ATV Trails that are located in the area. There are a number of lodges and restaurants in Gilbert. On July 1, 2023, after a months-long design contest, the town announced its new flag, "The Star of Bright Promise."
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Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Gilbert has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
3 notable people were born here, including Arden Mounts and Bud Harless.